I just joined the forum but I thought it would be helpful to start a thread for new restaurants or other consumer type (gas stations) businesses in the northland.

1) There is a new Burger King going in the parking lot of Lowes on Ambassador.
2) There is potentially a new gas station going in at Brighton and 152 by the movie theater. They have cleared off a patch of land and there is 3 large gas storage units placed on the land.
3) The Rim is a new restaurant over by the "Liberty" Chipotle. They have grilled stuff and smoothies.
4) Sprouts by Liberty and in Parkville...this has been covered in another thread.
5) Chick-fil-a by the Hooters on Barry.

What are the noteworthy second hand/thrift stores?
I recommend the thrift on 4123 North Oak, Northland Thrift.
Small and has a selection of new/off the truck stuff as well.
In Northmoor, Animals in Need Thrift is excellent. 2520 NW Vivion.
Goodwill and DAV are both overpriced.

I have no idea about Falls at Crackerneck Creek (Who came up with that name?!?), but have to say that my husband does this, too. He considers anything north of I-70 to be "Northland" (We've only been here for 5 years, but you'd think he would get it by now.). I just roll my eyes at him...

maison rustique wrote:I have no idea about Falls at Crackerneck Creek (Who came up with that name?!?), but have to say that my husband does this, too. He considers anything north of I-70 to be "Northland" (We've only been here for 5 years, but you'd think he would get it by now.). I just roll my eyes at him...

It's where the Bass Pro is in Independence. It was supposed to be a huge development but flopped pretty badly.

maison rustique wrote:... Falls at Crackerneck Creek (Who came up with that name?!?)...

I asked a prominent local developer once how they came up with the names of their apartments and strip centers (not Falls at Crackerneck, as far as I know). He told me they take them from successful developments in other cities. This should reinforce your opinion that real estate developers are a creative bunch.

maison rustique wrote:... Falls at Crackerneck Creek (Who came up with that name?!?)...

I asked a prominent local developer once how they came up with the names of their apartments and strip centers (not Falls at Crackerneck, as far as I know). He told me they take them from successful developments in other cities. This should reinforce your opinion that real estate developers are a creative bunch.

It may have been the same person that once told me that his most original ideas for developments were borrowed from other successful developers.

I would have preferred a Quiktrip. Seems around here anyone who isn't a QT turns into a dumpy c-store eventually because no one ever goes there.

Also, Riverside's QT is getting a new location across the street. I believe this will be their third move at that intersection. I would say it is probably the busiest QT I've ever seen around KC. Most days you can't even find a space to park and routinely there are lines waiting for pumps. The new location is the new style and appears to be a bit larger and hopefully will have more parking and other space for cars to get around. When I need gas during the day over a lunch break I sometimes drive by there and take a pass and drive over to the Englewood location. Yeah, it can be that crazy busy.